Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits he is still as keen as ever to become
England manager, despite admitting the job is a "poisoned chalice".

Time will tell: Harry Redknapp insists he has not had any contact from the FA about replacing Fabio CapelloPhoto: ACTION IMAGES

By Telegraph staff and agencies

9:22AM BST 15 Sep 2011

Redknapp is the bookmakers' favourite to replace Fabio Capello when his contract expires next summer. But while he would gladly take the job, Redknapp admits the position does have its drawbacks.

Asked whether the job is a poisoned chalice, Redknapp said: "Yes. (But) it would be difficult for any Englishman to turn the job down. I'm not pushing myself for the job; whoever gets offered the job, if they're an Englishman, it would be hard to say no because it's your country."

Reports recently claimed that the FA even wanted Redknapp to take over from Capello before Euro 2012. But theSpurs manager is adamant that he has had no contact from the FA and insists he has never spoken to Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy about it.

"I've never discussed anything with Daniel about England. There are plenty of other boys about who could do the job. We'll see how we go."

Redknapp will make 10 changes to his side from the one that beat Wolves 2-0 on Saturday.

The 64-year-old has given priority to the club's league campaign over the Europa League and recently described tonight's game in Greece as a "nuisance".

That said, Redknapp is enjoying being able to come away with the club to Greek's second largest city.

"I've never been to the country before," Redknapp said. "We probably won't see a lot, but it's interesting. It's a lovely country but I've never been, not even on holiday. We used to go to Canvey Island every year."